Past Simple Time Expressions: Multiple Choice

Choose the time expression that completes each sentence.

1. We watched a horror film _____, and now I'm too scared to sleep with the light off.

2. My cousin got married _____. Her wedding was in Rome.

3. My grandparents bought this house _____, and they still live there.

4. I missed the bus _____, so I was late for my first lesson.

5. Our class had a maths test _____, and we get the results tomorrow.

6. Grandad phoned _____, just after lunch. He wants to visit us on Sunday.

7. The fire alarm went off _____, and we all stood outside in our pyjamas.

8. Kemal left the office _____, so he's probably at home by now.

9. Our teacher was ill _____, so we didn't have an English class. She's back today.

10. We went to a wedding _____. The party finished at two in the morning!

11. We went skiing in Austria _____. There was lots of snow.

12. I bought these trainers _____ in the sales. They were half price.

13. It's Tuesday today. The new café on our street opened _____, so we tried it this morning.

14. My little brother was born _____, so he gets all his presents on the same day.

15. My sister started a new job _____, and she loves it.

16. My grandparents met at a dance _____, and they're still together.

17. My parents went to Japan for the first time _____. They loved the food.

18. We had dinner at Ana's flat _____. She made a lovely curry.

19. The parcel arrived _____, while I was at the dentist's.

20. I was a waiter in Paris _____. It was hard work, but I learnt a lot.